The International Opera Academy
The IOA offers a specialised two-year fulltime programme to singers and pianists from all over the world, to prepare them for future professional careers as opera singers or repetiteurs. The IOA cooperates with a variety of partners: opera houses, music theatres, concert halls and orchestras.
Our programme About IOA
Who’s who
Teachers & Masters
The IOA engages experienced teachers with direct ties to the professional world, and internationally renowned Masters.
Meet our teachers & mastersIOA news
Alumna Sawako Kayaki & the Chamber Music Competition ‘Franz Schubert und die Musik der Moderne’
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Opera Ballet Vlaanderen intensifies cooperation with IOA
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New IOA promo video
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Upcoming events
Calendar 22-23 to be announced in October!
Tickets & infoOPEN CALL for Pianists for 1 Academic Year!
We are looking for pianists for the upcoming academic year: Oct '22 - July '23.
Audition live at the IOA in Ghent: 8 September, or send in a video - all info can be found in the Application Form.
Apply now!